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BU08 BDO

2008 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,589 mi
Last recorded58,589 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 BDO
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 58,589 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 58,589 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 54,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 54,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in white (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in white (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 50,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 50,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 47,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror glass cracked

tpms light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2021 43,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 43,906 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 May 2019 38,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

t.p.s light on

Fail 7 May 2019 38,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

t.p.s light on

Pass 28 Apr 2018 36,129 miles

t.p.s light on

Pass 6 May 2017 33,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 30,066 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 30,066 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2015 26,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 22,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 17,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 17,296 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 12,582 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 12,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 7,402 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mustang?

Based on 140,135 MOT tests across 19,692 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
1,994
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,846
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,037
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 972
position lamp(s) not working 783
Direction indicator incorrect colour 756
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BU08 BDO is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 35,325 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mustang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 BDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mustang typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU08 BDO is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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